Sorry for the late notice, but at long last I've received the schedule for Solo & Ensemble. You should have already made arrangements to be at Salem Hills High School from 3 - 7pm. Because of a miscommunication, we were only able to secure 1 bus for the festival tomorrow. This means that we will need some parents to drive their own students to and from the festival. If you are traveling with a parent, you may arrive/depart at a time that is convenient for you. Keep in mind that the time you are scheduled is just a best estimate, we could be running early or late depending on how things go, so I would plan on being ready to go 10 min. before your scheduled time.

As a reminder, the school district's policy states that parents may only drive their own students and that students may not drive themselves or other students. THE ONLY WAY TO GET TO AND FROM THE FESTIVAL IS ON THE BUS OR WITH YOUR PARENT. If you are traveling on the bus, I must have a signed parent release form. I will not accept phone calls from a parent. Please observe these rule so that we don't have any problems/delays. Thanks!

There are a few rules I need to point out as we get ready for the festival.

Students are expected to be in the performance rooms as much as possible. Do not just hang out in the hallways, as it gets very noisy and distracts from the purpose of the event.

If it is not raining, the auxiliary gym will be available as a warm up area. There will be several pianos there for you to use. You may only use them for 5 minutes MAXIMUM. They are not to be used for any other reason. If it is raining, then there will not be a warm up area for you, so plan accordingly.

You must give an original copy of the music to the judge. NO PHOTOCOPIES. That copy must have all rehearsal marking erased and the measures numbered. If you are singing a song from one of my solo books, I will bring them all down for you to use. Be sure to give yourself time to do this neatly.

You also need to give your judge and Adjudication Form. I will have these prepared for you and ready to give the judges. Be sure to get your form from me before your scheduled event.

You are responsible for collecting your music from the judge after your performance. They will keep the form. Do not take the music from the judge until they have set it to one side. This typically happens following the performance after you.

Be mindful of the performance rooms. Don't take phone calls/text, eat, talk loudly, etc. Do your best to be composed, professional, and pleasant while in front of the judges. Do not talk to the judges unless you are introducing your piece (school, song, composer/arranger, accompanist) or if they ask you a question.

As always, I expect you to remain in your performance attire for the duration of the festival. Do not bring cumbersome/unnecessary bags. Leave them in your lockers or the PHS choir room. There will be no place to store belongings at SHHS.

I know you are all going to do well as long as you take the time to be relaxed before your performance. Pretend the room is your stage and go do your best! I'm looking forward to seeing your performances. Click the link below to download the Solo & Ensemble schedule. It is organized by category type so you can find your events easier. If you see any potential issues, please let me know ASAP so that we can make accommodations for you.